spin one’s wheels



spin one’s wheels

tv. to waste time; to remain in a neutral position, neither advancing nor falling back. I’m just spinning my wheels in this job. I need more training to get ahead.
See also: spin, wheel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SiriusSIR-ee-əs (English), SEER-ee-əs (English)Astronomy
Rosettaro-ZET-tahItalian
Matei-Romanian
Nanettena-NETEnglish
Merry (1)MER-eeEnglish
ByssheBISHEnglish (Rare)